2005 Gulf Stream YellowstoneProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Gulf Stream Yellowstone, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 20, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Gulf Stream Yellowstone has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

2005 Gulf Stream Yellowstone recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 12V-105 · Mar 20, 2012 · 1,502 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE 110 VOLT ELECTRICAL WIRING ROUTED TO THE MICROWAVE CABINET, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 10V-584 · Nov 22, 2010 · 1,328 vehicles

Risk. THE SENSING ALGORITHM OR THERMAL SWITCH INSTALLED TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE REFRIGERATOR WHEN HIGH TEMPERATURES ARE DETECTED DUE TO A POSSIBLE HYDROGEN GAS LEAK…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-411 · Aug 15, 2008 · 26,847 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 04V-380 · Aug 3, 2004 · 104 vehicles

Risk. WHEN ONE OF THE IMPROPERLY CRIMPED HOSE ASSEMBLIES IS PLACED UNDER A HEAVY LOAD, HYDRAULIC FLUID COULD BE RELEASED IN A HIGH PRESSURE SPRAY CREATING A RISK OF…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Gulf Stream.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Yellowstone year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Yellowstone median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Yellowstone owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GULF STREAM COACH YELLOWSTONE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE AND DAMAGED THE RIM. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE FAILURE UNTIL HE EXITED THE VEHICLE TO SWITCH DRIVERS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING ON THREE WHEELS AND HE…
Complaint 10350355 · Aug 18, 2010

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